4 h. ago Linlithgow MSP visits Royal Mail Delivery Office to thank posties for their hard work

The visit provided a first-hand look at the significant effort involved in ensuring mail and parcels reach residents across West Lothian during the festive season, the postal service’s busiest period.

Society

15 h. ago Popular Edinburgh diner chain opens for business in West Lothian

Hollywood Burgers & Shakes bosses launched their third Scottish outlet this week in Bathgate, the new venture seeing the creation of half-a-dozen jobs.

Politics

16 h. ago West Lothian health club help spread festive cheer thanks to Christmas appeal

Throughout the last month, members and local residents dropped off toys and gifts at Bannatyne Health Club helping support families across Livingston and West Lothian who are struggling with the rising cost of living.

Society

20 h. ago George Clarke posts emotional statement after losing in Strictly final

Strictly 2025 runner-up George Clarke has published a heartfelt statement following the series' finale, and paid tribute to his 'new girl' professional dance partner Alexis Warr

Politics

49 h. ago Teacher, 29, 'passed away unexpectedly' as tributes paid to 'bright' young woman

Sarah Halpenny, 29, from Co Meath, Ireland, 'passed away unexpectedly' in Melbourne, Australia, last weekend and an outpouring of tributes have been shared following her tragic death

Politics

50 h. ago Vernon Kay issues emotional statement on Tess Daly’s Strictly exit

Vernon Kay paid tribute to Tess Daly ahead of the Strictly Come Dancing host's final live show on Saturday (20 December).

Politics

50 h. ago Girl, 16, dies after London tube station incident as tribute paid to ‘beautiful’ daughter

Daisy House, a 16-year-old on Sixth Form, has sadly passed away following an incident at Loughton Underground station on Monday after police were called to a casualty on the tracks

Events

50 h. ago Girl, 16, dies at tube station as tributes paid to 'beautiful' daughter

Girl, 16, dies at tube station as tributes paid to 'beautiful' daughter  The Sun

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51 h. ago BBC Waterloo Road and Early Doors star Lorraine Cheshire dies aged 65 as tributes paid

Lorraine Cheshire, a beloved British actress known for her roles in Sky TV's Trollied, the BBC sitcom Early Doors and the school drama Waterloo Road, has died aged 65

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66 h. ago Hollyoaks legend Jamie Lomas pays tribute to Waterloo Road pal after tragic death of Corrie actress’s son

HOLLYOAKS actor Jamie Lomas has paid tribute to Waterloo Road star Will Rush following his tragic death. The star was left saddened following the passing of the actor aged just 31. Jamie took to Instagram to share a collage of four photos of him and Will taken over their years. He simply said: "Rest in...

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68 h. ago Vernon Kay says 'I'll get emotional' in Tess Daly tribute as he admits they've 'lost a friend'

The BBC Radio 2 star paid tribute to his wife on-air ahead of her last time hosting Strictly Come Dancing

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69 h. ago Family of girl, nine, stabbed to death say their hearts are ‘broken’

Tom Thorpe paid tribute to his daughter Aria, who died on Monday night.

Events

3 d. ago Woman who thought she was spiked on Ibiza holiday given heartbreaking diagnosis

Amy McNamara, 30, from West Lothian suffered a seizure on holiday in Ibiza in May 2023 - initially feared she had been spiked but the diagnosis changed everything

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3 d. ago Rory McIlroy gets emotional during BBC Sports Personality of the Year interview over 'inspirational' fathers of victims of Southport killings

An emotional Rory McIlroy appeared tearful as he paid tribute to the 'inspirational' fathers of two of the young girls murdered in the Southport attacks.

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4 d. ago Woman tells of ‘absolutely terrifying’ bid to escape gunfire on Bondi Beach

Miya Lind, from West Lothian, was on her way to the beach to watch the sunset when the attack began.

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4 d. ago Susan Boyle sends sweet message to Timothée Chalamet after he names her 'greatest Brit'

The Hollywood star recently unveiled his love for Susan Boyle and the West Lothian star has responded to him with a touching message

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4 d. ago Liverpool fan named as one of 15 victims of Bondi Beach terror attack as family have 'no words'

Adam Smyth, 50, was walking at the beach with his wife Katrina when he was shot dead in the senseless act of terrorism. His family have paid tribute to the 'generous and kind' father

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4 d. ago When panto goes horribly, painfully wrong: ‘it was the worst chafing of my life’

Panto season is upon us, and for the performers, anything could happen. Actors recall their most excruciating moments – from a panic attack while dressed as a cow, to dripping blood while in flight as Peter PanWhen panto goes wrong, the show must always go on. And there is a lot that could go wrong: malfunctioning pyrotechnics, panic attacks, chafing thighs, broken props, broken bones, bruised egos – and that’s before you get live animals involved. Missed cues and forgotten lines are small potatoes by comparison. So with panto season once again in full swing, we speak to seasoned professionals about the exhausting, error-laden, explosive truth behind the most “magical” season of the year.Adam Buksh played The Genie in Aladdin at Howden Park Centre, Livingston, West Lothian, in 2013 It was halfway through the show when Aladdin got trapped in the cave. Our version was based on the original story, One Thousand and One Nights (not Disney’s), in which Aladdin possesses two magical entiti...

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4 d. ago Meg Ryan breaks silence on Rob Reiner murder after When Harry Met Sally co

Meg Ryan has paid an emotional tribute to her When Harry Met Sally director Rob Reiner days after his murder.

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4 d. ago Michael Nicholson reveals three Celtic staff members assaulted as he launches mega backing to Wilfried Nancy

The club's chief executive paid a glowing tribute to Peter Lawwell after the chairman's blockbuster exit

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